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President Bola Tinubu welcomes the Super Eagles' safe return from Libya, demanding an investigation into their 13-hour ordeal at a Libyan airport before their AFCON qualifier. Tinubu praises the players' resilience and calls for accountability from the Confederation of African Football regarding...
Former Benue State Governor Gabriel Suswam has decried the soaring cost of living in Nigeria, citing the unaffordable price of eggs as an example. Suswam urged President Tinubu to reevaluate his economic policies, as many Nigerians struggle with basic needs like food and transportation. Former...
Vice President Kashim Shettima expressed empathy for Nigerians facing economic hardships, particularly the poor, during an event in Abuja. He acknowledged the painful yet necessary policy decisions made by the government, asserting that while unpopular, they are unavoidable for the nation's...
The Nigerian Federal Government has summoned the Libyan Charge d’Affaires over the alleged mistreatment of the Super Eagles during their AFCON qualifiers in Libya. Concerns include the team’s diversion to the wrong airport and the lack of necessities. Officials have been dispatched to assist the...
Over 1,000 members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) defected to the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Kano State. The mass migration, occurring ahead of the local government elections on October 26, was celebrated by NNPP leaders as a significant boost to their electoral ambitions. In a...
President Bola Tinubu urges Nigerians, especially the Methodist Church, to remain committed to prayer for the nation and its leaders. Speaking at the Methodist Cathedral in Abuja, he emphasized the importance of collective prayer, unity, and social transformation to overcome challenges and...
Ayo Fayose, former Ekiti State governor, advises Atiku Abubakar to refrain from future presidential runs after six unsuccessful attempts. Fayose emphasizes the need for younger leadership in Nigeria and criticizes the current state of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), highlighting Peter Obi’s...
Nigerian Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Maitama Tuggar is actively monitoring the Super Eagles' situation in Libya, where they are currently facing issues accessing their scheduled match. Despite attempts to facilitate the team's travel, Libyan authorities have not yet granted the necessary...
Nigeria's presidency clarifies that the country was not snubbed in the recent UN Human Rights Council election, as it did not contest. The presidential adviser emphasized Nigeria's commitment to supporting endorsed candidates, aiming for collective African representation and unity on the global...
Former Minister Rotimi Amaechi expressed disappointment over the lack of youth protests against Nigeria's economic challenges. In response, Shehu Sani challenged Amaechi to organize the protests he seeks. Meanwhile, Defence Minister Bello Matawalle condemned Amaechi's comments as potentially...
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